18340055. Physical Quantity Sensor And Electronic Device simplified abstract (SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION)
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Physical Quantity Sensor And Electronic Device
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Hideyuki Yamada of Minowa (JP)
Shinichi Wakabayashi of Suwa (JP)
Tatsuya Takahashi of Azumino (JP)
Physical Quantity Sensor And Electronic Device - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18340055 titled 'Physical Quantity Sensor And Electronic Device
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a physical quantity sensor attached to an electronic device with an actuator. The sensor element detects a physical quantity and outputs a corresponding signal. The circuit device processes the signal and outputs an actuator drive signal to drive the actuator.
- The physical quantity sensor includes a sensor element and a circuit device.
- The sensor element detects a physical quantity and outputs a detection signal.
- The circuit device processes the detection signal and outputs an actuator drive signal.
- The actuator drive signal drives the actuator based on the detection signal.
The circuit device has two modes:
- Resonance characteristic measurement mode: In this mode, the circuit device outputs the actuator drive signal to measure the resonance characteristic of the electronic device. It does this by vibrating the electronic device.
- Vibration-damping mode: In this mode, the circuit device outputs the actuator drive signal to reduce the vibration of the electronic device. It does this based on the resonance characteristic measured in the resonance characteristic measurement mode.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Consumer electronics: This technology can be used in smartphones, tablets, and other electronic devices to improve their performance and reduce vibration.
- Automotive industry: It can be used in vehicles to measure and reduce vibration, improving the comfort and stability of the vehicle.
- Industrial machinery: This technology can be applied to various industrial machinery to measure and dampen vibrations, improving their efficiency and reducing wear and tear.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Measurement of resonance characteristic: The resonance characteristic measurement mode allows for accurate measurement of the resonance characteristic of the electronic device, which can help in optimizing its performance.
- Vibration reduction: The vibration-damping mode helps in reducing the vibration of the electronic device, improving its stability and performance.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved performance: By accurately measuring the resonance characteristic and reducing vibration, this technology can improve the overall performance of electronic devices, vehicles, and industrial machinery.
- Enhanced comfort: In consumer electronics and automotive applications, reducing vibration can enhance user comfort and satisfaction.
- Increased durability: By reducing vibration, this technology can help in prolonging the lifespan of electronic devices and machinery by minimizing wear and tear.
Original Abstract Submitted
Provided is a physical quantity sensor attached to an electronic device provided with an actuator. The physical quantity sensor includes: a sensor element configured to output a detection signal corresponding to a physical quantity; and a circuit device configured to output an actuator drive signal for driving the actuator based on the detection signal. The circuit device has a resonance characteristic measurement mode of outputting the actuator drive signal for measuring a resonance characteristic of the electronic device by vibrating the electronic device, and a vibration-damping mode of outputting the actuator drive signal for reducing a vibration of the electronic device based on the resonance characteristic measured in the resonance characteristic measurement mode.
